Journal, Spring/Summer Issue 2018

Homemade Dog Treats for Your Four-Legged Pals

Feverishly followed foodie, crafter and editor Paul Lowe bakes homemade treats for his BFFs: a pair of French Bulldogs.

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I have two French Bulldogs, Hugo and Lestat. They are my best friends and constant companions. My pups give so much love to me, I like to return the favor by making them homemade treats. These treats are fabulous because they contain only wholesome ingredients - no chemicals. Hugo and Lestat can be picky eaters, (they have a few allergies as well), so with these recipes, I'm always aware of exactly what they're eating.

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I'm not gonna lie, I've tried all of these. With a little extra seasoning, you can snack on them, too!

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Kale Cookies

Kale is as healthy for our four-legged friends as it is for us. Mix it up with spinach, broccoli or parsley - a great antidote for doggie breath.

Kale Cookies

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Author

Paul Lowe

Published

March 9, 2018

Modified

August 11, 2020

Yields

10 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Into a blender add kale and chicken stock. Blend until smooth.
  2. Into mixing bowl pour blended mixture.
  3. Add egg, mix well.
  4. Add flour. Mix ingredients to consistency of a dough.
  5. Roll dough thinly and using a knife or cookie cutter, cut out shapes.
  6. Onto dehydrator sheets, place the dough cut-outs.
  7. On top of the dehydrator machine stack sheets. Dry 10 to 12 hours until brittle.
  8. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving Size - 2 cookies
Calories - 67
Carbohydrate - 12.6g
Cholesterol - 16mg
Fiber - 0.5g
Protein - 2.4g
Fat - 0.6g
Saturated Fat - 0.2g
Sodium - 48mg
Sugar - 0.2g
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Peanut and Wheat Germ Treats

My dogs' favorites.

Peanut and Wheat Germ Treats

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Author

Paul Lowe

Published

March 9, 2018

Modified

August 11, 2020

Yields

10 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup wheat germ
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Into a mixing bowl combine peanut butter and water.
  2. Add egg, mix well.
  3. Add wheat germ and flour mix until a dough forms.
  4. Roll dough thinly and using a knife or cookie cutter, cut out bite-size shapes.
  5. Onto dehydrator sheets place the dough cut-outs.
  6. On top of the dehydrator machine, stack sheets. Dry 10 to 12 hours until brittle.
  7. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving Size - 2 treats
Calories - 167
Carbohydrate - 17.6g
Cholesterol - 16mg
Fiber - 2.9g
Protein - 7.5g
Fat - 8.2g
Saturated Fat - 1.6g
Sodium - 7mg
Sugar - 1.7g
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Sweet Potato Treats

A great snack for your dog - I kind of like them too.

Sweet Potato Treats

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Author

Paul Lowe

Published

March 9, 2018

Modified

August 11, 2020

Yields

10 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 sweet potatoes

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice 1 to 2 sweet potatoes into medium-thick slices.
  2. Onto a dehydrator sheet place potato slices.
  3. On top of dehydrator machine place sheet. Dry 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Per Serving

Serving Size - 2 treats
Calories - 20
Carbohydrate - 4.6g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Fiber - 0.8g
Protein - 0.4g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Sodium - 14mg
Sugar - 1.4g
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Banana and Oat Break-Off Sticks

These are great, as you simply break off custom-size pieces to give your dog. My dainty bulldogs take theirs pretty small.

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Author

Authentic Form & Function

Published

June 20, 2018

Modified

May 8, 2019
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